Anyone here into firearms?

BlackZeda · 12-04-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

REPR is undoubtedly one of the most accurate .308 carbines you can buy. and undoubtedly one of the porkiest. that thing is heavy.

I don't think you can compare the REPR to Scar17s. they just aren't made with the same intended purpose.
To quote my friend on this comparison, "Do you want a heavy precision rifle or a lightweight battle rifle?" "Either way, you end up with a precision rifle built well-enough to be used in combat(REPR) or a battle rifle built well-enough to be used for precision.(SCAR)"

For sure I agree with all your points. From my perspective if I were to ever be in a situation where I needed to use a rifle to protect myself, I would undoubtedly reach for my 5.56 DI AR. I am sure there are situations where soldiers need the power and accuracy of the .308 but to me an effective assault rifle would use lighter, more controllable ammo like the 5.56. One can carry a lot more ammo and the heavier REPR's recoil isn't ideal IMO.

With that being said I see either a Sako or Accuracy International (or even a Remington) .308 bolt-action rifle in my future.

My point is that I won't be buying a SCAR 17S or REPR anytime soon...